NHTSA Campaign 17V611000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Filed by Forest River, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 17V611000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the structure:frame and members. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers. The frames on these vehicles may not have had reinforcement stiffeners welded onto the exterior I-Beam in the axle area, allowing the axles to be misaligned.
- The risk
- Misaligned axles can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and the frame manufacturer will inspect the trailer for frame reinforcements, installing them as necessary and secure the axle mountings, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205, or Lippert Components customer service at 1-574-537-8900. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-0529.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Reported February 10, 2017
Vehicles covered by 17V611000 (2)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 17V611000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.